Brian Evenson (Foreword), Thomas Bernhard , Kenneth J. Northcott (Translator)
Walking: A Novella
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226311043
- author:
- Brian Evenson (Foreword), Thomas Bernhard , Kenneth J. Northcott (Translator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 0.8 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Thomas Bernhard's novella Walking offers a unique glimpse into the absurd and dark world of contemporary European fiction. This powerful and compact work explores themes of illness, madness, isolation, and tragic friendships that would become hallmarks of Bernhard's oeuvre. The story revolves around conversations between an unnamed narrator and his friend Oehler as they walk, discussing their thoughts and feelings in a meandering yet profound way. Their discussions inevitably circle back to their mutual friend Karrer, who has descended into madness. This novella provides a penetrating meditation on the impossibility of truly thinking, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in philosophical fiction. With its concise yet insightful pages, Walking is an excellent introduction to Bernhard's distinctive writing style and thematic preoccupations.
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